From c7b8d8965a982318054fe1be0f7712aebe93e85c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carlos Rodriguez Hernandez Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:19:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update CONTRIBUTING.md guidelines Signed-off-by: Carlos Rodriguez Hernandez --- bitnami/couchdb/CONTRIBUTING.md | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+) diff --git a/bitnami/couchdb/CONTRIBUTING.md b/bitnami/couchdb/CONTRIBUTING.md index b4270435b0c6..4f5ce693ec65 100644 --- a/bitnami/couchdb/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/bitnami/couchdb/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -17,6 +17,31 @@ When submitting a PR make sure that: - The title of the PR is clear enough. - If necessary, add information to the repository's `README.md`. +#### Sign Your Work + +The sign-off is a simple line at the end of the explanation for a commit. All commits needs to be signed. Your signature certifies that you wrote the patch or otherwise have the right to contribute the material. The rules are pretty simple, you only need to certify the guidelines from [developercertificate.org](https://developercertificate.org/). + +Then you just add a line to every git commit message: + + Signed-off-by: Joe Smith + +Use your real name (sorry, no pseudonyms or anonymous contributions.) + +If you set your `user.name` and `user.email` git configs, you can sign your commit automatically with `git commit -s`. + +Note: If your git config information is set properly then viewing the `git log` information for your commit will look something like this: + +``` +Author: Joe Smith +Date: Thu Feb 2 11:41:15 2018 -0800 + + Update README + + Signed-off-by: Joe Smith +``` + +Notice the `Author` and `Signed-off-by` lines match. If they don't your PR will be rejected by the automated DCO check. + ### PR Approval and Release Process 1. Changes are manually reviewed by Bitnami team members usually within a business day.